Bandits have invaded the Afaka barracks of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, killing two officers.
Daily Trust reports that unconfirmed report said the bandits reportedly kidnapped two majors during the attack.
It was gathered that the bandits, who were said to have attacked the barracks around 1am on Tuesday, August 24, were said to still be inside the academy.
According to the newspaper, a reliable source within the barracks said the security has been beefed up within and around the barracks to stop the bandits from escaping with the officers.
The source reportedly said: “It was a terrible experience, the bandits took advantage of the time when most people had gone to bed to attack the barracks.
“Right now, the whole barracks is under lock and key and security has been beefed up so that the bandits would not to leave the barracks… it is believed that they are still within.”
It was gathered that one of the officers who was injured in the attack is currently being treated at a hospital within the barracks.
The report also noted that there are, however, fears that the bandits may decide to kill the officers in a bid to escape.
Channels TV also reports that although the authorities are yet to confirm the incident, a security source said the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, August 24.
According to the report, the bandits who came in a vehicle were said to have passed through the security gate into the academy, disguised in military uniforms, after which they proceeded to the officers’ quarters.